AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Healthy Nutrition Pilot Project.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 246 to implement a pilot project for healthy nutrition that addresses needy population areas; provide for expansion statewide.

HCS - Delete new section of KRS Chapter 246 and instead make a new section of KRS Chapter 205; delete oversight by Department of Agriculture and provide oversight by Cabinet for Health and Family Services; delete references to certain dietary restrictions; delete requirement for expansion to a state-wide implementation.HFA (1, T. Riner) - Make technical correction; modify the scope of a pilot project; expand the list of organizations that are eligible to participate in a pilot project; modify the requirements for a partnering organization; authorize more than one pilot project to be undertaken.HFA (2, T. Riner) - Change definition of "partnering organization"; require partnering organizations to provide necessary funding to operate the project; allow risk assessments to be implemented by physicians, nurses, local health departments, and colleges and universities that offer degrees in medicine, nursing, or public health.HFA (3, T. Riner) - Delete original provisions; direct the Legislative Research Commission to undertake a review of Kentucky-related nutritional studies and programs; direct interviews with those knowledgeable on the nutrition issue; direct consideration of the need for a nutritional pilot program; report findings to the Legislative Research Commission on or before November 30, 2012.HFA (4/Title, T. Riner) - Make title amendment.